Talk:California/GA2
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Reviewer: Kavyansh.Singh (talk · contribs) 07:45, 4 March 2022 (UTC)
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[edit]I am sorry, but I am "quick failing" the article as there are several issues which are significantly major to prevent this from becoming GA in present state:
- The most significant issue here is sourcing of the article. Following are uncited sentences and paragraphs in the article:
Shortened forms of the state's name include CA, Cal, Cali, Calif, Califas, and US-CA.
The indigenous peoples of California included ... among the diverse groups.
After the Portolà expedition of 1769–70 ... which remain to this day.
The governor granted many square leagues ... in and surrounding California.
This revolt by American settlers served as a prelude to the later American military invasion of California and was closely coordinated with nearby American military commanders.
California was suddenly no longer a sparsely populated backwater, but seemingly overnight it had grown into a major population center.
with only a short break in 1862 ... and September 9 a state holiday.
However, due to the existence of a large contingent of pro-South sympathizers ... in the Central Valley and elsewhere.
(three continuous paragraphs)There were also massacres in which hundreds of indigenous people were killed.
To meet the population's needs ... of public education.
It is bordered by Oregon to the north, ... lie west of San Francisco.
(six continuous paragraphs)To the east of the Sierra Nevada ...in the United States.
- Almost entire "Climate" section of 4 paragraphs. It should also be noted that there is a tag especially for "additional citations for verification."
California's large number of endemic species ... encroached on their habitat.
- Entire "Rivers" section
- Entire "Regions" section
- First three paragraphs of "Culture" section
- Entire "Mass media and entertainment" section
- Almost entire "Sports" section
- Chunks of "Education" section
In addition, several cities such as Oakland, Berkeley and Davis have declared themselves as nuclear-free zones.
Nearly all counties operate bus lines, and many cities operate their own city bus lines as well. Intercity bus travel is provided by Greyhound, Megabus, and Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach.
- "Legislative branch" section
California's judiciary system is the largest in the United States&bsp;... house of the state legislature.
- Entire "City and town governments" section
A special district, defined by California Government Code § 16271(d) as "any agency of the state for the local performance of governmental or proprietary functions within limited boundaries", provides a limited range of services within a defined geographic area. The geographic area of a special district can spread across multiple cities or counties, or could consist of only a portion of one. Most of California's special districts are single-purpose districts, and provide one service.
- Chunks of "Ideology" section
- Various footnotes
- That is quite a lot!
- The lead section to way too long. See MOS:LEADLENGTH
- Various unreliable/less reliable references like: www.statista.com, statisticalatlas.com, reason.org, etc.
- The prose at various places should be improved. Also, there are many one-lined paragraphs which should be merged.
- The issues are enough for me to quick-fail, sorry.